Premier League team of the week: Garth Crooks picks Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal stars

There was plenty of entertainment over the weekend, with 33 goals shared across the nine matches.

Champions Manchester City were on top form again, hammering Southampton 6-1, while West Ham beat Burnley 4-2, Tottenham defeated Wolves 3-2 and there was a 1-1 draw in the big game between Arsenal and Liverpool.

Maverick BBC Sport pundit Crooks has selected the players who impressed him most, in a 3-4-3 formation.

Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester)

This was a monumental test of mental strength for Kasper Schmeichel and his team-mates.

“I noticed in the line-up during the minute's silence before the game that Schmeichel was still emotional from the awful events that took place at Leicester City Football Club last Saturday.

“Nevertheless, it didn't stop the Dane from producing a first-class performance against Cardiff and a clean sheet.”

Kasper Schmeichel (Pic: GETTY)

Centre-back: Wes Morgan (Leicester)

“If ever a captain needed to keep his troops calm in an emotionally charged atmosphere then this was it.

“Wes Morgan was superb in defence against Cardiff and kept his team-mates focused on the job at hand.”

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

“There are some central defenders who are comfortable on the ball and some who prefer the battle. Virgil van Dijk can do both.

“The Netherlands international battle like a Trojan against Arsenal but was still capable of producing a touch of class on the ball regardless of the chaos and the pressure of the moment.”

Centre-back: Rob Holding (Arsenal)

“I’ve seen Rob Holding play for Arsenal but never better than when I saw him against Liverpool.

“In a white-hot atmosphere, the defender was cool on the ball and played with a confidence and assurance I hadn't seen before.

“I said Unai Emery would get it together at Arsenal, I just didn't think it would be so soon. Damn!”

“James Milner has taken the early lead for my Footballer of the Year. I must say that Eden Hazard is a close second but the way Milner is leading Liverpool through some very tricky games is very impressive.

“Against Arsenal the ball couldn't have dropped in front of a more cool-headed but utterly ruthless professional.”

Central midfielder: Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

“When you consider the entire Bournemouth team cost significantly less than Paul Pogba, you're perfectly entitled to think that Manchester United should have played Eddie Howe's Cherries off the park.

“That perception couldn't have been further from the truth but, with a swivel of the hips and a beautifully flighted cross, Pogba made the difference.”

Central midfielder: Felipe Anderson (West Ham)

“West Ham were beginning to make hard work of this game at London Stadium. Fortunately for the Hammers, Burnley seemed to make life considerably more difficult for themselves, much to the delight of Felipe Anderson.

“The Brazilian has looked impressive on the ball this season, however, against Burnley he looked just as impressive in front of goal.”

Left wing-back: Erik Lamela (Tottenham)

“Last week I told you Erik Lamela had the ability to force Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino to place Dele Alli onto the bench for a period of time.

“The Argentine's performance against Wolves simply reinforced what I already knew. If Alli knows what is good for him he should treat the challenge as a compliment.”

Erik Lamela (Pic: GETTY)

Right winger: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

“People who read my TOTW on a regular basis will know how good I think this lad can be. His performance against Southampton paid testimony to that.

“However, the thought of Raheem Sterling stalling on this contract extension offer with Manchester City is ill conceived. I honestly think Sterling can be the next Cristiano Ronaldo but to become the best in the world you need the best teacher or to be amongst the best players.”

Left winger: Richarlison (Everton)

“Richarlison is clearly loving it at Goodison Park. His first goal against Brighton was clinical, and his second majestic. He went around Lewis Dunk as though he wasn't there.

“The Brazilian is becoming the sort of player he struggled to become at Watford.”

Centre forward: Alvaro Morata (Chelsea)

“I was so furious with Alvaro Morata I nearly didn't select him for my TOTW. How does a player who is finding goals so difficult to come by decide to showboat when presented with a glorious chance to get your hat-trick?

“For a player who has a reputation for missing chances, he cannot allow hat-trick opportunities to pass him by with such scant disregard for the goalkeeper.”